Some say it’s taboo to talk politics at the dinner table, but I tend to disagree. What better place to get to know our elected officials than at their favorite restaurants? In my first installment of ‘Politics at the Dinner Table,’ I set out to dine with six honorable State Representatives. Representatives Jim O’Day and John Mahoney…

With its sixth installment of the very popular Chef’s Best dinner series at Nuovo Restaurant, Mass Foodies celebrated a night of Albanian traditions and cultural enrichment. Defined as “The Gjonca Experience,” guests arrived for an evening of culinary fun as Executive Chef Alex Gjonca created a unique and flavorful dining experience for his guests. Nuovo…

It’s a treat to be able to enjoy the fall season with a fine wine and delicious meal, but it could be an expensive risk of disappointment if you venture from your old reliable favorites. Fortunately, Nuovo Restaurant on Shrewsbury Street is giving us a reason to try something new. Nuovo is continuing its popular $20 Tuesdays. Join…

Join Stacy Woods, Certified Wine Educator & Wine instructor at Boston University’s Elizabeth Bishop Wine Resource Center, at Nuovo Restaurant as she helps us discover the synergies that develop when four very different wines are paired with a selection of Worcester’s most flavorful dishes. Tuesday, September 25th Tasting begins at 6:00pm $38 per person (includes…

In a city often known for brutal winter weather, we like to enjoy our summer weather while we can. One of the true summer joys in Worcester is dining outside at one of the great sidewalk cafes, patios or outdoor bars in the city. Meals always taste better al fresco and drinks always quench…

I recently visited Nuovo Restaurant for the first time and my initial impression was positive. The atmosphere was on the formal side (especially for Shrewsbury Street) yet very pleasant, friendly, and inviting. It seemed like we were seated for a very long time before the main course finally arrived, but that may have been due to the…